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hybrid
hybrid
/ˈhaɪbrɪd/
adjective
Produced by crossbreeding
(
hybrid
,
intercrossed
)
produced by crossbreeding
noun
(genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species
(
cross
,
crossbreed
,
hybrid
)
(genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species
A mule is a cross between a horse and a donkey
a mule is a cross between a horse and a donkey
A composite of mixed origin
(
hybrid
)
a composite of mixed origin
The vice-presidency is a hybrid of administrative and legislative offices
the vice-presidency is a hybrid of administrative and legislative offices
(Latin) a word that is composed of parts from different languages (e.g., 'monolingual' has a Greek prefix and a Latin root)
(
hybrid
,
loan-blend
,
loanblend
)
(Latin) a word that is composed of parts from different languages (e.g., 'monolingual' has a Greek prefix and a Latin root)
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